ANOTHER two foods have been pulled from supermarket shelves over fears they pose a ‘health risk’ – as millions are warned not to eat them,
Last week, the Food Standards Agency (FSA) recalled dozens of foods and condiments they had reason to believe might be with peanuts not listed on the label.
Sold under various brand names and across a range of stores, recalled dips, sandwiches and salads contain mustard powder, which may have traces of peanuts.
“This means these products are a possible health risk for anyone with an allergy to peanuts,” the FSA said.
“If you have bought any of the above products and have an allergy to peanuts, do not eat them.”
The alert was first issued at the end of last week when the food watchdog urged Brits with peanut allergies to avoid all mustard-containing products while they determined the source of the contamination.
Since then, they have published a full list of 64 products they believe have been contaminated, which was updated yesterday to include the Thiccc Sauce Meat Candy & Thiccc Sauce BBQ Sriracha.
Two Domino’s dip flavours are among the recalled items: the Domino’s Garlic & Herb Dip and the Honey & Mustard one.
Sold in convenience stores and off-licences, a number of SPAR sandwiches, wraps and pasta salads have been pulled from shelves too.
Food can be recalled for a number of reasons, such as contamination with pathogens like listeria or salmonella that could cause food poisoning, or because of manufacturing faults, such as plastic or metal being found in the product.
Incorrect or missing allergen information can also lead to a recall, FSA guidance states.
When products are recalled, retailers remove them from shop shelves and ask customers to return them for a full refund.
Other items included on the recent recall alert that may contain traces of peanuts include Fazilas wraps and Clayton Park sandwiches.
Peanut allergies are particularly common, affecting about one in 50 children in the UK, increasing in recent decades, according to Allergy UK.
Allergies usually develops in early childhood but, occasionally, can appear in later life.
Peanut allergies tend to be persistent and only approximately one in five children outgrow their allergy, usually by the age of 10.
If you think you or your child may be allergic to peanuts, see your GP who can refer you to a specialist allergy clinic.
It’s important to get a referral even if the symptoms were mild because it can be hard to tell if future allergic reactions could be more serious.
The signs of an allergic reaction and anaphylaxis + what to do
SYMPTOMS of an allergy usually occur within minutes of contact with with the offending food or trigger, but they can also come on up to one hour later.
Most allergic reactions are mild but they can also be moderate or severe.
Anaphylaxis is the most severe form of allergic reaction which can be life threatening.
In some cases, anaphylaxis symptoms lead to collapse and unconsciousness and, on rare occasions, can be fatal so it’s important to know how to recognise them and act quickly.
Mild to moderate symptoms include:
- Itchy mouth, tongue and throat
- Swelling of lips, around the eyes or face
- Red raised itchy rash (often called nettle rash, hives or urticaria)
- Vomiting, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhoea
- Runny nose and sneezing
Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include:
- Swelling of your throat and tongue
- Difficulty breathing or breathing very fast
- Difficulty swallowing, tightness in your throat or a hoarse voice
- Wheezing, coughing or noisy breathing
- Feeling tired or confused
- Feeling faint, dizzy or fainting
- Skin that feels cold to the touch
- Blue, grey or pale skin, lips or tongue – if you have brown or black skin, this may be easier to see on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet
Anaphylaxis and its symptoms should be treated as a medical emergency.
Follow these steps if you think you or someone you’re with is having an anaphylactic reaction:
- Use an adrenaline auto-injector (such as an EpiPen) if you have one – instructions are included on the side of the injector.
- Call 999 for an ambulance and say that you think you’re having an anaphylactic reaction.
- Lie down – you can raise your legs, and if you’re struggling to breathe, raise your shoulders or sit up slowly (if you’re pregnant, lie on your left side).
- If you have been stung by an insect, try to remove the sting if it’s still in the skin.
- If your symptoms have not improved after 5 minutes, use a second adrenaline auto-injector.
Do not stand or walk at any time, even if you feel better.
Sources: Allergy UK, NHS
Dominos previously urged those with a peanut allergy to dispose of the dips mentioned on the recall alert and avoid consuming them.
The fast-food chain apologised for any concern this may cause and recommended that customers with queries visit their contact form here.
A Domino’s spokesman said: “At Domino’s Pizza, the quality of our products and the safety of our customers is the highest priority, particularly when it comes to allergens.
“We have become aware that some of our Garlic & Herb and Honey & Mustard dip may contain traces of peanut.
“This issue may impact both our 100g ‘Big Dip’ pots and the smaller, 25g, pots we provide with our pizzas.
“If you DO HAVE A PEANUT ALLERGY, please dispose of the dips and do not consume them.
“If you DO NOT have a peanut allergy, no further action is required.”
Full list of the 64 recalled products
- Thiccc Sauce Meat Candy
- Thiccc Sauce BBQ Sriracha
- En Route Macaroni Cheese
- Carlos Takeaway Garlic & Herb Dip
- Pro-Cook Macaroni Cheese
- Spa Macaroni Cheese
- Jack’s Macaroni Cheese
- Dominos The Big Dip – Garlic & Herb
- Dominos Garlic & Herb Dip
- Dominos Honey & Mustard Dip
- Jack’s Egg Mayonnaise Deli Filler
- Green Cuisine Mustard Powder
- Jack’s Potato Salad
- Jack’s Cheese & Onion Deli Filler
- Jack’s Coronation Chicken Deli Filler
- SPAR Coleslaw
- SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich Filler
- SPAR Tuna and Sweetcorn Sandwich Filler
- SPAR Cheese and Onion Sandwich Filler
- SPAR Onion and Garlic Dip
- SPAR Sour Cream and Chive Dip
- Trailhead Fine Foods Get Jerky – BBQ Beef Jerky
- Jack’s Potato SPAR Tuna and Corn Pasta Salad
- SPAR Chicken and Bacon Pasta Salad
- SPAR Chicken, Tomato and Basil Pasta Salad
- SPAR Chicken, Honey and Mustard Pasta Salad
- SPAR BLT Sandwich
- SPAR Cheese Savoury Sandwich
- SPAR Chicken Club Sandwich
- SPAR Chicken Caesar Wrap
- SPAR Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich
- SPAR Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Tim Horton’s BBQ Sauce dip
- SPAR Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
- SPAR Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich
- SPAR Simply Tuna and Corn Sandwich
- SPAR Tuna Crunch Roll
- SPAR Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich
- SPAR Tuna Wrap
- SPAR Cajun Chicken Wrap
- SPAR Chicken Tikka Wrap
- SPAR Hot and Spicy Cheese Wrap
- SPAR Sweet Chilli Chicken Wrap
- Fireaway BBQ Sauce Dip Pot
- Fazilas Chicken Tender Wrap
- Fazilas Chilli Cheese Wrap
- Fazilas Tandoori Chicken Wrap
- Clayton Park BLT
- Clayton Park Cheese Savoury Sandwich
- Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich
- Clayton Park Chicken Caesar Wrap
- Clayton Park Chicken Mayonnaise Sandwich
- Clayton Park Chicken Salad Sandwich
- Clayton Park Chicken and Bacon Sandwich
- Wisely Well Macaroni Cheese
- Clayton Park Prawn Mayonnaise Sandwich
- Clayton Park Simply Tuna Sandwich
- Clayton Park Tuna Crunch Roll
- Clayton Park Tuna Mayonnaise Sandwich
- Clayton Park Tuna Wrap
- Clayton Park Chicken Club Sandwich
- Parsley Box Macaroni Cheese
- Diet Chef Macaroni Cheese
- Jane Plan Macaroni Cheese
